She said: "They are all great, so there are already five people in the running."

And don't write off Ola. She is teamed with Sid Owen, a man she admits she's had in her sights since they met at a BBC shindig two years ago and shared an impromptu jig. Sid, 40, was then playing Ricky Butcher in EastEnders. He has since quit the soap and split from fiancée Polly Parsons.

Ola thinks he hopes Strictly will help him get over the rift.

But she is certain there will be never be a glimmer of romance with her new dance partner .

Ola Jordan, Sid Owen (Image: BBC)

Instead she is keen to set him up with one of her pals from her native Poland. Ola said: "The show has taken Sid's mind off being single.

"We are having a lot of fun, laughing at each other and taking the p***.

"He seems happy and I hope he gets a nice girlfriend. I want to set him up with one of my Polish friends."

Ola went on: "I first met Sid a couple of years ago at a bar in the BBC and he grabbed me and we had a little dance.

"He said, 'I'd love to dance with you and do the show' and I said, 'I'd love to dance with you too.' "So I was so happy to get him. We get on really well.

"When we danced together in that bar Sid wasn't that good. But there is a lot of potential in him and I think he is going to win over the ladies. I hope he does."

Happily married Ola added: "There'll be no romance between us."

She turned 30 last week and enjoyed a star-studded birthday bash with James and Sid by her side and a host of pals.

Steamy: Sexy Ola

But she revealed her party days are largely a thing of the past because - after starring on Strictly for six years - she is ready to make plans to start a Family .

Beaming Ola said: "I'm very happy with what I've done in life and James is one of the best things about it.

"He surprised me on my 30th by bringing my parents over from Poland. He's like that a lot - very thoughtful.

"He always makes people happy and I cried when he did that for me.

"I still feel like a teenager with James. I dress up for him and make an effort.

"He is my best friend and we share everything together. We even have the same email address."

Ola added: "We are ready for kids and I'm very broody at the moment - but I wouldn't sacrifice kids for my career.

"If I was to get pregnant tomorrow I'd be very happy.

"We will have kids in the next couple of years and we are practising a lot.

"When I do get pregnant I might leave Strictly but I'm not sure. I will have to decide at the time. I have no regrets."

Happily married: Ola and hubby James (Image: Getty)

But there are some aspects of fame Ola won't miss.

Last year a woman punched her in the face at a bowling alley when she was out with James and some friends.

Speaking about the incident for the first time, Ola said she now thinks twice before going out in public on her own.

She said: "I've had one or two weird fans and it does worry me. I'm very aware on trains and I can get very fearful.

"When that woman punched me I grabbed my handbag and ran for it. It was such a shock and really affected me.

"Now I put my head down and try not to be noticed. Some people are evil but you just have to put it behind you."

Ola went on: "Most fans are amazing and I love all the comments I get from women.

"It's nicer coming from a woman than a man. It means more when someone says, 'You inspired me to go to the gym and get fit.' "